Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant
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Can you really reach out to the whole world creating a better everyday life for the many people In lmhult Sweden you can. lmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to stores and customers all over the world. At IKEA of Sweden you will work in a truly international and dynamic environment. You will have different opportunities to learn new skills and the goal always is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
We are now looking for an Accounting Assistant to join the finance department.
We offer a challenging and inspiring role where you will have the possibility to be a part of a great team working together to support the business in the best possible way. Are you ready to grow with us
As an Accounting Assistant you will be a part of the accounting team and work in our processes for daily accounting customer invoicing maintaining master data in financial systems ledger administration treasury activities and monthly closures including account reconciliations. You will also participate in projects and work on continuous improvements of our processes to gain efficiency and quality in our deliveries to support the business and stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to impact the accounting department work for tomorrow through structuring and visualizing data in Power BI tool.
To be successful in this role you need to have a strong business understanding and to be able to prioritize your work. Be accurate analytical and able to complete your tasks efficiently. Be curious and open to new ways of working and strive to improve processes.
In this role it is an advantage if:
- You have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and reporting
- You have experience from working with financial systems (we use Unit4 (Coda) Basware Microsoft NAV).
As a person you are positive a good team player and have very good communication skills. Strong English skills to support stakeholders and follow group guidelines and fluent in Swedish to comply with local legislation. Several years of working experience from an accounting/finance department would be a good match for this role.
You have a Bachelor/masters degree in business administration or equivalent working experience.
IKEA values inspire you and create a better everyday life for the many people guide you in your daily work.
You will report to the Accounting Assistant Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in economics or a related field (Three years of university studies).
- Solid understanding of Excel functionalities and experience in creating spreadsheets.
- Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
- Knowledge and experience with Swedish accounting practices and standards.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Additional Information :
Additional information
Does this sound like your next challenge
We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions in English no later than May 31 2025. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:
- What do you think you would bring to this role and makes you an ideal candidate
- What inspired you to apply for this position and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role
You are warm welcome with your application in Swedish. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Accounting Assistant Manager Albin Isgren at or Recruiter Christina Appelqvist at (Christina Appelqvist phone: 46 (0)).
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
